Stays in Korea

STAYS IN KOREA · SEOUL EDITION

Seven Seouls.
One is yours.

일곱 개의 서울. 그중 하나가 당신의 동네입니다.

Look out of the window. Each neighbourhood is a different city to wake up in. Choose the one that sounds like you, then compare the rest before you book anywhere.

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A slower morning.
A little more Korea.

Traditional hanok houses along Bukchon-ro 11-gil in Jongno, SeoulMyeongdong shopping street in SeoulHongdae street along Eoulmadang-ro in SeoulSeokchon Lake and the surrounding cityscape in the Jamsil area of SeoulAn evening street in Seongsu-dong, SeoulBuildings along a street in Gangnam, SeoulThe front of Yongsan Station in Seoul
Jongno & Insadong종로·인사동Explore Jongno  ·  Photo credit

The view changes with each neighbourhood. Photographs are of the streets, not of any particular stay. Credits

07Neighbourhood guides
05Stay types explained
06Before-you-book guides

Places to discover.
Details worth knowing.

SEOUL BY THE STAY

Where the city sleeps.

Every dot is a registered stay, placed by district. Scroll and the morning crosses the city from east to west; hover a neighbourhood to see where it sits.

05:00Seoul, scrolling toward morning

Dots follow district registration counts and are placed approximately within each district. They do not mark individual properties. A property-level map replaces this when the lodging registry is loaded, with its source and check date.

NEIGHBOURHOODS · SEOUL

Find your
neighbourhood.

Start with the area. Then check the exact address, room and arrival arrangements of the stay you choose.

Traditional hanok houses along Bukchon-ro 11-gil in Jongno, Seoul
01 / SEOUL

Jongno & Insadong 종로·인사동

Traditional crafts, galleries and the older city centre.

Station reference

Anguk / Jongno 3-ga / Jonggak

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Myeongdong shopping street in Seoul
02 / SEOUL

Myeongdong 명동

A central base for shopping and first city walks.

Station reference

Myeongdong / Euljiro 1-ga

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Hongdae street along Eoulmadang-ro in Seoul, photographed in December 2014
03 / SEOUL

Hongdae 홍대

Creative streets, independent shops and evenings out.

Station reference

Hongik University

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Seokchon Lake and the surrounding cityscape in the Jamsil area of Seoul
04 / SEOUL

Jamsil 잠실

Lake walks and major attractions in southeast Seoul.

Station reference

Jamsil

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An evening street in Seongsu-dong, Seoul
05 / SEOUL

Seongsu 성수

Workshop heritage, contemporary shops and park time.

Station reference

Seongsu / Ttukseom / Seoul Forest

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Traffic and buildings along a street in Gangnam, Seoul, at dusk
06 / SEOUL

Gangnam 강남

Choose the right station within a broad south-bank district.

Station reference

Gangnam / Samseong / Bongeunsa

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The front of Yongsan Station in Seoul, photographed in December 2013
07 / SEOUL

Itaewon & Yongsan 이태원·용산

International dining and museum days, with distinct local bases.

Station reference

Itaewon / Noksapyeong / Yongsan / Ichon

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WAYS TO STAY

A room by
another name.

  • A traditional Korean house. Some stays offer floor bedding; others have beds. Confirm heating controls, private bathrooms, steps and sound insulation with the individual property.

  • Private rooms and shared dormitories both appear under this name. Check bathroom arrangements, luggage storage, quiet hours and how to enter after reception closes.

  • Often designed around a practical city stay. Check the actual room size, reception hours and breakfast terms; the label does not guarantee facilities.

  • An apartment-style option that may suit a longer visit. Verify cooking facilities, laundry, cleaning frequency and charges before comparing it with a hotel.

  • A service category, not a promise that every extra is included. Compare room plans, lounge and pool access, breakfast, taxes and the cancellation terms.

Cross-section of the room, changing with each stay type Ondol floor heating. Bedding on the floor. Shoes at the door.

Select a stay type to explore the illustration. Room layouts and facilities vary by property.

Read about ondol and bedding

Side by side

Find your
part of Seoul.

Choose up to three areas. Compare the same practical details, then check the location of your individual stay.

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The whole stay

Compare the total.
Keep the detail.

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After landing

Landing is only
the beginning.

Allow time to enter Korea, collect your bags and reach the departure point. Use your own estimates in Korea local time.

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BEFORE YOU BOOK

A little reading.
A better stay.

01 / Before you book

Read the cancellation terms before the price

Two offers for the same room can have different cancellation terms. Compare the exact rate, dates and guest count, then save the conditions shown when you book.

Read the guide 02 / Arrival essentials

A connection for check-in and getting around

Before choosing a SIM or eSIM, decide whether you need internet access only or also Korean calls and messages. The product name alone may not tell you.

Read the guide 03 / Find your front door

Keep the Korean address, not just a map pin

A neighbourhood name helps you choose an area. Reaching your accommodation requires the exact address, the correct entrance and instructions for your arrival time.

Read the guide 04 / Room types

Understand an ondol room before booking

Ondol refers to Korean floor heating. In accommodation listings, an ondol room may also describe a floor-sleeping arrangement, so check the actual room photographs and bedding description.

Read the guide 05 / Dates that change the trip

Plan a stay around Korea's public holidays

Seollal and Chuseok are major family holidays. Their Gregorian dates change each year, and an ordinary weekday timetable is not enough to plan a holiday journey.

Read the guide 06 / Summer preparation

Choose a stay with a rainy-day plan

Korea's summer can be hot, humid and rainy. Seasonal descriptions help with packing, but they cannot predict the weather on your arrival day or at your accommodation.

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CHEONGGYECHEON · SEOUL

A different Seoul.
At every turn.

Above the stream. Along the water.
After the lights come on.

YOUR NEXT DAY IN KOREA

Slept well?
The day is yours.

Take your next step with the rest of our Korea guides.

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